Guatemala

Dark chocolate up front, a bright fruit note in the middle, and butterscotch on the finish — Guatemala from Antigua is one of the more complete cups in the collection. It has the body of a darker roast and the fruit brightness of a lighter one, which makes it unusually versatile.

Tasting profile

• Roast: Medium

• Notes: Dark chocolate, bright fruit, butterscotch

• Body / Acidity: Full medium body, medium acidity

• Process: Fully washed and sun dried

The story

Grown by smallholder farmers in the Antigua Valley — one of the most famous coffee-growing regions in Central America, enclosed by three active volcanoes (Fuego, Acatenango, and Agua) at 1,200–1,616 meters. The volcanic loam soil is mineral-rich and well-draining, which coffee plants thrive in. The varieties — Bourbon, Catuai, Caturra, and Typica — are all traditional Arabica lineages well-suited to this terroir. Fully washed and sun dried.

How to brew

Drip, pour over, French press, or espresso — this is one of the most versatile coffees in the collection. Medium grind for drip and pour over; fine grind for espresso, where the dark chocolate and butterscotch notes concentrate beautifully. At 1:2 espresso ratio, it produces an excellent shot with natural sweetness and no need for sugar.

Why it's in our collection

Guatemala represents what the founder calls the "reference medium roast" — the benchmark coffee that shows what a medium roast should achieve: clear origin character, full body, and a clean finish without any roast bitterness.

FAQ

• How fresh is this coffee? We work with roasters who ship to us regularly so beans reach you within weeks of roasting. Store in an airtight container away from light.

• Whole bean or ground? Available in whole bean, standard, espresso, and coarse grinds — pick at checkout.

• Available as a subscription? Yes — subscribe and save 10% on every order.